Cardiac Electrophysiology Nurse Clinician

Position Summary: 
Maintains professional competence through continuing education and independent studies. Participates and assists in the development of Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Services, future EP programs for the development of nursing staff, and implementation of EP/Device protocols for McLaren Bay Region.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  
1.    Acts independently; consistently exercises discretion and judgment in performing work which is predominantly intellectual and varied in nature.
2.    Maintains professional competence through continuing education and independent studies.
3.    Participates in various Medical Center committees as assigned as well as process improvement activities.
4.    Initiates and participates in quality control and performance improvement activities.
5.    Assists with planning, implementing, conducting and evaluating EP/Device nursing continuing education programs as listed, but not limited to:
A. Responsible for the development and operation of the /Device Clinic Services.
B. Participates in the development of future EP programs for the development of nursing   
staff.
C. Has input into the evaluation of staff competencies and makes recommendations to CL 
Educator/Director of Nursing.
D. Participates in the development and implementation of EP/Device protocols for Bay   
Regional Medical Center.
6.    Assists in providing EP/Device instruction for patients, family, staff and the public
7.    Primary responsibility of formulation and revision of EP/Device clinic policies and procedures.
8.    Assists with orientation training and continuing education of employees in the area while maintaining own clinical competence.
9.    Participates in the evaluation of new equipment for EP/Clinic use.
10.    Works as an EP/Device liaison for McLaren Bay Region, its departments, health care employees, its clients and their family members.
11.    Responsible for the device clinic. 
12.    Provides for age specific need of the population served according to department standards, as evidenced by observation, documentation and peer feedback.
    (  )    Newborn    -    Birth to discharge from McLaren-Bay
    (x)    Infant        -    Any child up to one year
    (x)    Pediatric    -    One year and older
    (x)    Adolescence -    13-17 years 
    (x)    Adult        -    18-64 years 
    (x)    Geriatric    -    65 years and older
13.    Participates in performance improvement activities.
14.    Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:
Required:
•    Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
•    Valid Michigan Registered Nurse License
•    Previous EP Nursing
•    A minimum of two (2) years clinical experience in acute care nursing
•    ACLS

Preferred:  
•    Bachelor’s degree in nursing